South Beach and Athletics

merlin3008 · 04-30-2007, 09:19 AM

I have a question for any athletes here. I've been in South Beach Phase 1 with my fiancee for about a week and a half. I'm glad to say that we have each lost about 6 pounds. I started this with her as a way of being supportive, but I'm finding that I've learned a lot about my own eating habbits and how I can change them.

My question is about exericise. I'm a very avid cyclist and routinely do rides of 50-80 miles at a time. This weekend in advance of an 80 mile ride I did have a serving of pasta for dinner and a serving of a whole grain cereal. I needed it to make it through without bonking. I figured that making the diet work for me meant adjusting my eatinf to match my physical activity. Have any of you made similar adjustments.

Thanks!

LowCarbRachel · 04-30-2007, 10:18 AM

I'm not athletic, so I can't say that I have...but yes, you will need to adjust the plan accordingly. Phase 2 allows up to 3 servings of fruit and 3 servings of whole grains a day, but if you need more food for energy, I think you could add more fruit and whole grains. Really customize it to make it work for you.

rose1 · 04-30-2007, 07:59 PM

Merlin, athletes should start with phase 2. Therefore, you should have fruits and grains at this point. Dietary needs for athletes and a couple of other groups are different and SB takes note of that. Good work!

2bdancing · 05-01-2007, 07:12 AM

Merlin - I am not a pro but I do know you have to eat enough of the right things (carbs for cardio exercise: ie - biking) in order to lose or maintain. Your body will tell you what you need for energy and as long as you listen to your body and not your cravings you should be alright. If you had too many carbs you will notice a weight gain - if not you were right. Good luck to you and your fiancee.

merlin3008 · 05-01-2007, 07:41 AM

Thanks for all of the advice. Your answers are exactly what I suspected. I think I've learned a ton about how I eat as a result of this. I don't put two teaspoons of sugar in my coffee all day long. I don't have giant rolls with every sandwich. I don't load up on processed cereals every morning if I'm not working out first thing. These alone are huge impacts on my eating habits.

Thanks.

04-30-2007, 09:19 AM	#1
merlin3008 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Gallery: merlin3008	South Beach and Athletics I have a question for any athletes here. I've been in South Beach Phase 1 with my fiancee for about a week and a half. I'm glad to say that we have each lost about 6 pounds. I started this with her as a way of being supportive, but I'm finding that I've learned a lot about my own eating habbits and how I can change them. My question is about exericise. I'm a very avid cyclist and routinely do rides of 50-80 miles at a time. This weekend in advance of an 80 mile ride I did have a serving of pasta for dinner and a serving of a whole grain cereal. I needed it to make it through without bonking. I figured that making the diet work for me meant adjusting my eatinf to match my physical activity. Have any of you made similar adjustments. Thanks!

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04-30-2007, 10:18 AM	#2
LowCarbRachel Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Nov 2000 Location: Salt Lake Area Posts: 12,011 Gallery: LowCarbRachel Stats: size 4/6 (maintaining) WOE: eating healthy foods	I'm not athletic, so I can't say that I have...but yes, you will need to adjust the plan accordingly. Phase 2 allows up to 3 servings of fruit and 3 servings of whole grains a day, but if you need more food for energy, I think you could add more fruit and whole grains. Really customize it to make it work for you.

04-30-2007, 07:59 PM	#3
rose1 Way too much time on my hands! Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Tennessee Posts: 10,931 Gallery: rose1 WOE: Vegetarian version of SB Start Date: June, 2005	Merlin, athletes should start with phase 2. Therefore, you should have fruits and grains at this point. Dietary needs for athletes and a couple of other groups are different and SB takes note of that. Good work!

05-01-2007, 07:12 AM	#4
2bdancing Senior LCF Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 991 Gallery: 2bdancing Stats: 150/124/120 5'4.5" medium frame WOE: Modified Atkins/Mainly SB Start Date: February 2001 restart February 2006	Merlin - I am not a pro but I do know you have to eat enough of the right things (carbs for cardio exercise: ie - biking) in order to lose or maintain. Your body will tell you what you need for energy and as long as you listen to your body and not your cravings you should be alright. If you had too many carbs you will notice a weight gain - if not you were right. Good luck to you and your fiancee.

05-01-2007, 07:41 AM	#5
merlin3008 Junior LCF Member Join Date: Apr 2007 Posts: 2 Gallery: merlin3008	Thanks for all of the advice. Your answers are exactly what I suspected. I think I've learned a ton about how I eat as a result of this. I don't put two teaspoons of sugar in my coffee all day long. I don't have giant rolls with every sandwich. I don't load up on processed cereals every morning if I'm not working out first thing. These alone are huge impacts on my eating habits. Thanks.